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Congratulations to Kris Engskov and the entire Rippl team on closing your Series A! Rippl's latest round of funding will help support their efforts to expand their geographic footprint, incorporate new payment models, and advance their AI and technology roadmap. Rippl provides virtual healthcare for seniors, focusing on supporting people with dementia to stay healthy at home and reduce hospital visits by offering comprehensive care and resources for families. Learn more by clicking the link in comments. Tina Hoang-To │ ARCH Venture Partners │ General Catalyst │ GV (Google Ventures) │ Mass General Brigham Ventures │ 1843 Capital │ JSL Health Capital Jon Lim │ Brett Cook #healthcare #dementia #virtualcare

This summer, F-Prime Capital was excited to welcome a talented group of interns and fellows to our Cambridge office. They played key roles in competitive landscape analysis, sourcing, founder calls, and more. Click the link in the comments section to discover what it's like to be part of our internship and fellowship programs. Marlíse Arellano Sutton │ Carlson Mummert │ Jiaying Chen │ Alyssa Weninger │ Yehui Sun │ Jolade Adebekun │ AnAn Desimone #venturecapital #internship #fellowship

Congratulations to Xaira Therapeutics and Metsera for being recognized as winners in this year's Endpoints 11. The 2024 Endpoints 11 list showcases innovative biotech startups, with several leveraging AI to transform drug R&D, highlighting China's growing biotech sector, and featuring companies tackling major diseases and rare conditions using cutting-edge technologies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejtXNpUQ Marc Tessier-Lavigne │ Clive Meanwell Stephen Knight, M.D. │ Nihal Sinha, M.D. │ Muzammil Mansuri, Ph.D. Endpoints News #biopharma #biotech #startup

This summer, AnAn Desimone, an Massachusetts Institute of Technology sophomore studying math and computer science, joined us for F-Prime’s 2024 Summer Fellowship/Internship Program. Thanks to her experience in the program she’s sparked an interest in doubling in biology to better understand the science behind biotech companies. She also loved bonding with the team and fellow interns over program dinners and quickly became a fan of the Nespresso coffee, which fueled her busy days in the office. Read her Q&A below to find out more about her experience in our summer program. Q: How did you learn about F-Prime, and why did you decide to join as an intern/fellow? A: I learned about F-Prime through a family friend. I decided to join as an intern because F-Prime gets to work with amazing biotech startups and help them grow as a business. Additionally, the culture at F-Prime is extremely friendly and everyone at the firm wants to help you be the best version of yourself. Q: Briefly describe the work you've done during your time here. Which parts of the job did you enjoy most, and why? A: I enjoyed listening in on meetings because I got to learn business language in a short period of time. Also, we were able to listen to firsthand investment pitches by some amazing startups and the interesting science they bring to the table. Q: How has the summer internship/fellowship program helped to crystallize your vision for your post-college career? A: I definitely would like to pursue VC in the future of my career.  #venturecapital #internship #fellowship

Congratulations to Ashok Subramanian and the entire Centivo team on securing your latest round of financing. This capital will empower Centivo to accelerate their mission of delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare to working families, ensuring greater accessibility and impact for those who need it most. Centivo strives to tackle the U.S. healthcare affordability crisis with a comprehensive solution that helps employers control rising costs while providing accessible, affordable care to employees, ultimately reducing their financial burden. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eubXJcDx Cone Health Ventures │ MemorialCare Innovation Fund │ B Capital │ Cox Enterprises │ Ingleside Investors │ Morgan Health Jon Lim #healthcare #healthplan

Jolade Adebekun participated in our 2024 Summer Fellowship/Internship Program as a University of California, San Francisco MD-PhD student. She worked on commercial assessments and investment diligence, gaining valuable experience in biotech startups and the transition from academic research to commercialization. Jolade particularly appreciated the opportunity to learn from a diverse and knowledgeable team. Discover more about her experience with us by reading her Q&A below. Q: Briefly describe the work you've done during your time here. Which parts of the job did you enjoy most, and why? A: I mainly worked on the commercial assessment for a new portfolio company. As part of this, I built an epidemiology model of the disease area, assessed potential market dynamics and exit opportunities, and created a revenue forecast. I most enjoyed working with the new portfolio company team - each person had unique expertise that they were happy to share, and I learned so much from them throughout the course of the project. During the summer, I also supported diligences for a few potential investments. I enjoyed the process of getting up to speed on a new area of science in a short time, especially by conducting calls with experts in the field. A: How did you learn about F-Prime, and why did you decide to join as an intern/fellow? I learned about F-Prime from a previous summer intern. Coming from consulting, I had worked on healthcare projects that were larger-scale and involved established companies. On the other end of the spectrum, I had experience in basic science research from my time in college. I joined F-Prime because I wanted to better understand what happens in between academic research and late-stage commercialization, particularly the dynamics of biotech startups and how investment decisions are made. #venturecapital #internship #fellowship